Chronos Trap in Time – Steam Deck Performance & Compatibility Guide
Chronos Trap in Time · published
We are excited to share details on how Chronos Trap in Time runs on the Steam Deck! Whether you are already playing on handheld or planning to dive in, here is everything you need to know about our Deck experience and optimized settings out-of-the-box.
Full Controller Support & Native UI
Plug & Play Handheld Controls: Chronos Trap in Time was designed with controller-first gameplay in mind. The default Steam Deck controls work seamlessly right away, offering fluid, natural-feeling movement and combat.
On-Screen Button Prompts: The interface dynamically displays native input icons that match the Steam Deck's layout, ensuring you always know which button to press without guessing.
Handheld Resolution: The display scales perfectly to the Steam Deck’s native aspect ratio and resolution without any awkward black bars or text scaling issues.
Smooth Performance & Optimized Settings
We’ve put significant effort into ensuring stable framerates and a smooth frame-time graph without annoying stutters:
Recommended Out-of-the-Box Experience:
Graphics: Medium Preset
Upscaling: TSR Upscaling set to Performance
Target FPS: 50 – 60 FPS with rock-solid consistency and an extremely flat FPS graph.
Maximized Framerate Option (Locked 60 FPS):
If you prefer a locked 60 FPS at all times, simply lower the graphics preset to Low.
Native Linux Build – No Proton Required
Zero Translation Overhead: Chronos Trap in Time runs on a Native Linux build.
Flawless Technical Stability: Because it runs natively on SteamOS, there is no need for Proton compatibility layers, completely eliminating common translation bugs, launcher errors, or unexpected crashes.
Summary
Chronos Trap in Time delivers a flawless, handheld-optimized experience right out of the box. Boot up your Steam Deck, jump into the game, and enjoy seamless controls with buttery-smooth performance!